Heading to a family funeral — wake today, funeral services and burial tomorrow.
My aunt Violet lived a long and healthy life, leaving us at the age of 97.
She’s been a mainstay of the family, and a ball of fun and energy wherever she went.
Her hijinks and delicious baked goods will be missed, as will the dozens of colorful mittens she knitted for her many grand- and great-grandchildren.
She was my late mother’s only sibling, and we were close as families. A lifetime of memories flood through my mind at this time. I’m sure you understand.
So though/until I might get some moments to post between now and Friday, I leave you with some of my memories of my Aunt Violet.
Aunt Violet, what’s it like in heaven?
Violet and my Mom. — — — —Newlyweds: Violet and Norman.
Violet & my mother Pauline — Attending Canadian boarding school
Violet and Norman’s Wedding Day, October 1949
Aunt Violet & Uncle Norman meeting me for the first time
Sorry to hear of your loss. Sounds like she lived a long, fulfilled life. Very pretty lady. May she rest in peace.
She still lives in you. Your love for her guarantees that.
So very sorry for your loss. Thank you for sharing some of your beautiful memories.
God bless you. May your beautiful memories give you comfort.
Lovely photographs and precious memories to that live forever!
I am so sorry for your loss. By your account she did live a very long & fruitful life, accentuated by strong family ties and loads of love! John 16:22 “So with you: Now is your time of grief, but I will see you again and you will rejoice, and no one will take away your joy.”
Thank you for the perfect scripture. So fitting. God bless you for your heartfelt sentiment.
God bless you & your family, Andrea. I understand cuz I had an aunt like that too. How wonderful that you got to share that many years. She was beautiful and elegant and you were an adorable baby.
I am so sorry for your loss. I know the emptiness you feel. We just lost Mother at 96. Once a vibrant and active woman consumed by Alzheimer’s.
You have my deepest sympathy.
I wish the deepest comfort and peace to all at this time.
Deepest condolences on the loss of your mother’s family matriarch. Andrea. I am sure that she taught your generation well how to fill her role, and in doing so, you will all always honor her memory. May your grief be comforted by the knowledge that she is at peace now and with your mother.
I am sorry for the loss of your aunt. She lived a long life and that is such a blessing, but the heart still hurts. My favorite photo is of the 2 little girls. I believe that is your mother and aunt. They are so cute. Almost like twins. Prayers for all of the family and safe travels. God bless.
Sorry for you loss….my Dad passed at 100, so the loss seems even greater when you’ve had them in your life well into your own “old age”….this is a wonderful tribute…those of us who were blessed with loving relatives/siblings well into our own senior years are indeed very blessed! Had the same in our very large American/Canadian family …..Thankyou for posting!